Player Development Scholarship Opportunities

USTA New England offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for junior players of all ages. Whether you're ten years old looking to become involved in your local park and recreation program, a high school player looking to try a Junior Team Tennis event, a high performance player looking to travel to the national championships, there are opportunities for you!

Directions:

Must reside within the USTA New England Section and be a USTA member.
You must apply for assistance for each program separately.
Willingness to commit to the USTA New England Player Oath and uphold the values of the New England play.
Submit a fully completed scholarship application form, this includes a photo/video release form.
Complete a digital accountability form and report to share the experience and achieve milestones.
Must communicate financial need and the impact.
To be considered for a grant this form must be completed according to these directions and signed electronically by the player, parent or legal guardian.
If you have questions, please contact Shawna Fors, USTA New England Player Development Director at 508-593-0848 or shawna.fors@newengland.usta.com

Important Things to Know:

1) Applications for financial assistance will be reviewed the first Monday of every month and will not be considered retroactively. If you are looking for financial assistance in the month of February, your request must be received prior to the first day of the month.

2) Criteria used to review scholarships submissions include but are not limited to: Player standing, family financial needs, diversity and inclusion, and a record of being a good sport.

1. Contact Information of Person Requesting Assistance:

Player Name*

Parent Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email

Phone Number*

2. Contact Information of Personal Coach (if any)

Name

Coach Email

Phone Number

3. Player's Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear

Financial Assistance Program for which you are applying *

Event or program name*

Cost of event or program:*

Age Division (If applicable)*

Household Income Per Year*

Number of Dependents*

Do you currently receive financial assistance for tennis from any other source (other than parents)?*

YesNo

If yes, please explain:

Reason(s) why you are seeking financial assistance*

4. As part of receiving section funding, we require recipients to answer the following questions. By doing so, you are giving USTA New England permission to use your answers in future marketing materials to help promote this opportunity to others. We believe in you and the power of our sport to enhance lives and we want to extend this opportunity to as many people as possible. Thank you for participating.

Tell us why the applicant is passionate about tennis.*

What is the applicant's favorite tennis memory? Or why are you excited to try tennis?*

How would the section funding help you to achieve your tennis goals? And/or what would this funding mean to you?*

Upload a clear photo of you on the court either playing or posing. This photo may be used to help promote our grant opportunities.

5. E-Signature of person with legal authority to sign (This will serve as a legal signature)

Signature*